Origins of the wiki

I was reading on the wiki site Appropedia this evening and happened to search Wikipedia for the term "wiki". At the end of my search I watched a video of Ward Cunningham, the programmer who is attributed with creating the wiki in 1994, discussing the evolution of user-editable websites used for collaboration on the internet. Mr. Cunningam is soft spoken and I gained a valuable understanding of the purpose of wikis by watching the video.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki
(the video is on the right side of the page)


Ward Cunningham, inventor of the wiki

"Girls Only" Engineering Workshop at New Lothrop High School

Many thanks to Professor Rajani Muraleedharan, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Saginaw Valley State University who visited New Lothrop to conduct a "girls only" engineering workshop at New Lothrop High School on Friday, February 12, 2016.  

Read more about this workshop on Mr. Delemeester's Science Club Webpage: Science Club Webpage Article

The Ocean Cleanup Project

Have you heard about the "The Ocean Cleanup" Project? 

I read about Boyan Slat and his idea to clean the oceans of plastic debris this weekend on the Washington Post.  I followed up by watching this 2012 TEDTalk by young Mr. Slat explaining the problem.  I was convinced to donate to the cause.



I think the narrative of this ongoing environmental rescue operation shows why it is important to study the oceans, and imperative that we continue to educate ourselves and our children about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  This issue can inspire us strive for wise use of technology and engineering to maintain the vitality of our planet for ourselves and for those that follow.

Archaeology of Pre-Columbian Native American Mound Builders

This episode which aired on PBS in early January 2016 provided background for my understanding of the history of pre-columbian North American civilizations.  I was interested to learn it was produced by Dr. Monty Dobson, sponsored by Central Michigan University's School of Public Service and Global Citizenship.

Science Wars

Love this "Science Wars" Parody!

Path through the NGSS

The image below shows an infographic identifying a cool way science teachers find activities aligned with the NGSS.  Visit http://concord.org/ngss/ to use this innovative app.

Ecology Club Fall 2015

Click the link below to see an animoto video of ecological activities New Lothrop students are engaged in this fall.

Ecology Club Fall 2015